I’m not sure if my hair has ever been in better condition. While there are still some dry parts that could just generally use a significant cut, the majority of my hair feels healthy and strong.

And for a blonde who has been lightening her hair for years, that is quite a statement.

The most significant changes have been from some new products, and also adjusting my expectations for the level of blonde I can achieve. While I’d love to be super bright, light, cool blonde, my hair simply can’t handle that level of lightness. So I’ve settled for a more sandy, beige-y blonde that still feels light enough but doesn’t have the iciness to it.

So what have I been using? I’ll tell you all about it in the graphic below!

I mention this in my recent favorites video, but I really have loved the Moroccan Oil treatment light. I thought it was formulated for light hair (for some reason I imagined seeing a “light” and “dark” option at the beauty store, but apparently not!) but it’s just a lighter oil. I’ve been so happy with how this has made my hair feel that it’s probably a holy grail product for me already. I bring it to the gym, on trips, and use it daily at home!

Another leave-in product that I’ve loved for a long time but haven’t mentioned on the blog in awhile is the It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product. This smells so great and makes my hair feel really soft.

I’ve been using Oribe Gold Lust Shampoo and Conditioner somewhat regularly, and it’s a very luxurious set. My hair feels fantastic, and I love that it doesn’t weigh it down but still makes it feel very moisturized.

I linked to a few other products that I’ve loved for a long time as well. Redken’s All Soft may be the most softening shampoo on the planet. And the Living Proof Restore mask is great for a deep conditioner that makes your hair feel strong and healthy.

I love Moroccan Oil products too! I’ll have to check out the living proof ,ask, I’ve never used it but have heard so many good things! My top recommendation is themAlterna hair caviar cc cream. xAllie http://www.theallthatglittersblog.com

Agree with you on the Oribe gold lust products! About a year ago, my hair was dried, fried, crispy and NOTHING, not even it’s a 10, coconut oil, deep penetrating masks, etc., could save my hair. I reluctantly listened to my stylist and bought the gold lust. (Its not cheap). It has literally changed my hair back to what it was pre adulthood, precolored, etc.

It’s a 10 is my all time favorite leave in! I have always struggled with my hair either being too dry without leave ins, but too silky with them, so my hair styles don’t like to hold unless it’s stick straight, any suggestions?

You should try the Marrekesh line of hair care products. I am allergic to the preservative in most products but not in these. My stylest used the finishing oil on my hair a few months ago and it was so good I ended up ordering the shampoo and conditioner. Finally, I have beautiful, well behaved hair, that doesn’t itch:)

Kate, if you are interested in trying Monat, please let me know. I would be glad to send you some to try. I started using it this fall and absolutely fell in love with them. So much so I started selling them. They have been a game changer for my hair. It has never been so soft or healthy! I have never done anything like this before! Sorry if this is not the right way to approach you. I have followed you for years. 🙂

I love Moroccan oil products. I style my hair in the winter because in the summer it’s too humid and so I have major split ends. Definitely going to work on using some of these!http://www.holycitylife.com

Do you use the It’s a 10 Miracle Leave in Product and the Moroccan Oil Treatment Light together when your hair is wet? Or 10 Miracle Leave in Product when hair is wet and Moroccan Oil Treatment Light on ends when hair is dried?

I see someone else mentioned Monat. Curious on Kate’s take. Reviews and result pictures are compelling, but the products are super expensive. I wonder how they compare to the products in this blog post.

I love Monat, it’s been a hue game changer for my hair. I love that they’re all natural and actually work. The products are more than redkin but they’re highly concentrated so you use much less. 1 bottle is suppose to be good for 120 washes, I started using in October and I’m still on the same bottles. Hope this help!

Hi Kate, I have a section of hair near my bangs that is extremely damaged–I used a cheap round brush and it melted in my hair. It looks so bad. Is there anything I can do to help repair it? Do protein treatments help? Thanks so much for your advice!

Absolutely agree about lightening hair too much and causing damage! I love pale, icy blonde hair too but the damage catches up quickly. My hair starts to break off and look fragile and bad! Keeping the blonde slightly more golden and alternating with lowlights has been the biggest game changer in the health of my hair. The Pureology mask that you recommended awhile back is also a big difference-maker. Expensive but worth it!

I’ve been using ava brand argon oil (i’m sure similar to Moroccan oil – it’s not cheap) but i feel like i have a layer of gunk on my hair even after i wash it. Would a clarifying shampoo help this or what do you suggest? I know the easy answer is stop using the oil but i’m almost at the bottom and i paid so darn much for the stuff i’m determined to finish it! If anyone has a suggestion i’d appreciate it!

Thinking about our hairs health is so important but so many people don’t think about it before they lighten and dye. I’m super proud of how healthy my hair is and when people ask about going and staying bright blue, purple and pink the first thing I tell them is that the investment is much deeper than the salon price – I am super picky and put a lot of money and effort in to colour and health maintenance.
I also love the living proof products and swear by Bumble&Bumble’s hair line!
Carmen @ Oh My Mermaid

I know that this post is about your hair (which is beautiful!), but I just have to say that your skin is looking ON point! I’ve tried the it’s a 10 in the past and loved it, but I’m recently trying to move towards more organic/natural beauty products so still on the search for a winner in that realm.

I have very fine, thin hair and it’s color treated. I try not to wash my hair every day but it gets so dry on that second and third day because of my hairspray. Do you know of any products I can put on my hair when it’s dry (not wet) that will moisturize it? Is there such a thing?? Please help!!

I had never heard of the Oribe product you listed so I clicked on the the link to learn more. Wowza! No wonder I have never heard of it—$$. I hope a little goes a long way. I am curious to find it and maybe get a sample.:-)

I’m always struggling to find products that work for my hair. I have thick brown hair and I find whenever I use conditioner or any leave in product my hair gets greasy faster or it has a weird texture (almost like a build up). But when I don’t use products my hair looks dry…
any suggestions ??? Do you think these products would help?

I like Marrakesh Hair products. Unfortunately I am allergic to the preservative in most hair care products. My stylist used the oil on my hair and I like it so much I order the shampoo, conditioner, and hair mask. Good luck. When your hair doesn’t look good ain’t nothing right:)

Don’t use Moroccan oil!! It’s so horrible for your hair! It leaves a horrible residue and it hardly has any Argan Oil in it. It clogs your hair with unbalanced silicones so the real Argan Oil won’t penetrate it. They know that at Moroccan oil and that’s why they don’t put a lot of the good stuff in it. It causes major hair loss too! Google is Moroccan oil bad for my hair and read the article by the Vancouver mobile stylist. You have such pretty hair! I don’t want bad things to happen to it because of Moroccan oil!

Holy moly! #8 is $154, it better give me double the amount of hair:) I do like its a 10 leave in, that is a staple for my fine blonde hair that tangles just if you look at it. I’ll have to try the Moroccan Oil Light a shot too. Thanks for the recommendations!

Hi there! I found your lovely blog while searching for shampoo and conditioner reviews. This is a great resource, and I plan to stop by more often! I have long, wavy, thick hair and am looking for an affordable shampoo and conditioner that is light-weight (no residue) and helps keep my hair shiny. I don’t use color and have auburn red hair. I wash my hair about twice a week. Thanks so much for any product recommendations!

Hi,
I just found you on Andrea Ali’s channel… you two were adorable! Such lovely women complementing eachother… simply fantastic.
I’ve had 3 beautiful children and a stressful life… causing hair loss. I use to have a lot of fine straight hair. I’m wondering what products you would suggest. I’ve recently tried “La Vie” and ran out, I had some L’Ange. And it seems to be an issue, but I tend to hear only from people with thick dry hair. Mine tends to be very oily. I can only go two days without washing and I use dry shampoo on that second day, but then my scalp gets itchy. Help!
Thanks, Mary 🙂

Kate, will you share where you go for your hair color and who does it? It’s beautiful and I’d love to find someone local who I can trust! I agree that Moroccan oil is a must 🙂 I’ve never tried light though, maybe I’ll do that one next time.

What a great read! your story is similar than mine, and what worked best for me was the Moroccan argan oil, its really a miracle oil as they say, so I am glad I got to your blog and read your views on the products that has been helping you personally! It’s always great to hear about personal stories and how it helped that person! It’s always great to do research and then boom founding the products that works, I am glad you found winning products to help you in making your hair look gorgeous! Great read 🙂

The Moroccan Oil light oil is for lighter hair. It’s 50% lighter in weight and color. As a hairstylist, if my blonde clients use the regular oil, they tend to turn brassy over time vs when using the light oil